A practical version you can actually use
This checklist is designed to help you prepare with more structure and less pressure. You do not need every item. Use it to identify what you already have, what still needs attention, and what may be useful to raise in the next step.
Risk and safety
Time-sensitive issues
Financial urgency
Legal timing
Important timing note
Timing can materially affect family law matters. If financial issues remain unresolved, married parties generally need to commence financial or property proceedings within 12 months after a divorce takes effect, and de facto parties generally need to commence within two years of breakdown.
This material is general in nature and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice.